Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid

Course details

The Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid course covers the role of the pediatric first aider and first aid procedures in-depth, ideal for teaching professionals, pediatric nurses, parents, and childminders.

Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid course is an accredited qualification for those who work with children and have first aid responsibilities, designed to provide learners with the essential skills, confidence, and knowledge to deal with a range of accidents, injuries, and illnesses.

It also includes expert guidance and advice on how to create a solid action plan for an emergency.

Through instructor-led training, you will learn how to perform life-saving procedures such as CPR, as well as treat minor injuries such as burns and scalds, knowing when the time is right to contact emergency services.

You will also be taken through the steps in the Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid course for helping a child who is suffering from shock or a concussion, how to deal with a child who has fractured or broken a bone, and how to place an unresponsive child in the recovery position.

• Accredited, quality CPD training
• Instant e-certificate and hard copy dispatch by next working day
• Fully online, interactive course with audio voiceover
• Course material developed by qualified professionals
• Self-paced learning is accessible via laptop, tablet, and smartphone
• 24/7 Learning assistance and tutor support
• Discounts on bulk purchases

Who should take the course?

Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid is a comprehensive course and it is ideal for individuals associated with the first aid sectors such as:  

• Childminders
• Pediatric Nurses
• Nursery and pre-school workers
• Parents
• Leisure facility staff
• Teachers
• Anyone who wishes to be able to provide First Aid for all possible casualties

Learning Outcomes

By the end of the Emergency First Aid: Paediatric First Aid course, learners will be able to:

• Understand the role and responsibilities of the pediatric first aider
• Dres's wounds, manage to bleed and treat minor injuries
• Plan for and deal with a range of first aid incidents, such as choking
• Assess a casualty safely and know when and how to contact emergency services
• Perform life-saving procedures such as CPR and place a child in the recovery position
• Provide first aid treatment to a child who is suffering from shock or a seizure

Course Curriculum

 Module 1: Introduction to Paediatric First Aid
 Module 2: Planning and Preparation
 Module 3: Essential First Aid Knowledge and Skills
 Module 4: Basic Life Support
 Module 5: Fractures and Head Injuries
 Module 6: Shock, Bleeding and Dressing Wounds
 Module 7: Specific Medical Conditions
 Module 8: Minor Injuries
 Module 9: First Aid Documentation and First Aid Kits Updated on 27 August, 2021